Graduate Certificates in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Education Levels of Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,252 students earned their graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teaching English as a second or foreign language at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,448 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,252 |
| Basic Certificate | 587 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 401 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 38 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 32 |
| Associate Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for teaching English as a second or foreign language students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language. About 86.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 170 |
| Women | 1,082 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching English as a second or foreign language graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 158 |
| White | 800 |
| International Students | 52 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 120 |
Most Popular Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 232 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Midland University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,473 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 graduate certificates were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at Midland U. About 95% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lipscomb University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language from Lipscomb. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Western Governors University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 graduate certificates were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at WGU. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
University of Arkansas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at University of Arkansas awarded 46 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Henderson State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 graduate certificates were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at Henderson State University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 graduate certificates were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at GMU. Of these students, 82% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Missouri State University - Springfield is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 graduate certificates were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at Missouri State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Mercy College. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,974 per year. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at Mercy College awarded 37 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hamline University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,120 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language from Hamline. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,568 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 graduate certificates were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at UAB. Of these students, 88% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language from UCF. About 94% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Olivet Nazarene University. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,190 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language from Olivet Nazarene. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
George Washington University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language from GWU. Of these students, 87% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 graduate certificates were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at UMBC. Of these students, 70% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montana State University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at Montana State University awarded 28 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St John's University - New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language from STJ. About 96% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The City College of New York. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 graduate certificates were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at CCNY. Of these students, 72% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Utah comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language from U of U. Of these students, 39% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY New Paltz is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at SUNY New Paltz awarded 23 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 96% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Portland State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 graduate certificates were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at Portland State University. About 86% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Other English/French Second Language | 3 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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